2008 Mercedes Benz S63 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (2) · Wheels (1) · Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (84)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Structure:body 2026-08-06 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Power Train 2026-07-14 · LI35.30-P-058566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). the noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. note: sound file in attachment cause if the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar n
Electrical System 2026-05-26 · LI82.85-P-080507 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint after successful commissioning of the hermes control unit (n112/9) with xentry diagnosis dvd 03/2026, the message "sos - service not activated" appears on the instrument cluster. in addition, the following two conditions are also met: • hermes (n112/9) control unit: event code b15ce00 is a
Visibility/Wiper 2026-05-19 · LI82.30-P-059239 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint there are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: a: wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering b: the windshield is not wiped completely (streaking) c: during the downward movement water is pulled back onto the windshield from the a-pillar
Showing the 6 most recent of 84 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-08-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System“about 2 to 3 weeks ago i suddenly started smelling faint gas outside the vehicle on the driver side. over 2 weeks it got stronger and finally i was able to smell it inside and immediately investigated. i discovered the fuel filter underneath the rear seat behind the driver was leaking and the foam under the seat was soaked in gasoline. i did not f…”
2020-10-26 · Power Train · 120,000 mi“sunroof don't want to close. need to be replaced by dealer…”
2017-05-17 · Engine · 52,396 mi“i bougt my car 5 months ago i have 52,667 miles on it last week my car just broke down it was towed to dealer and i had to replace thermostat and belt tensioner i paid $1572.58 for it when i received my car it was started but after arriving home i turned off the car and left it after a while a herd weird noise i turned off and back on it started n…”
2016-03-07 · Engine · 66,000 mi“the engine hyrdo locked at 66000 miles and failed a piston rod according to mercedes. car was maintained and showed no abnormal functionality, just prior to incident at highway speed. engine locked up. this appears to be a common problem with this car and could be associated with failed head bolt stud.…”
2015-10-19 · Wheels · 62,000 mi“heading west on i-10 around 7pm on october 17, 2015 just before mile marker 42. road construction cut old asphalt out and left a groove over 4" high. i changed lanes and blew one tire (cut side wall straight through on right front tire) our and gouged the other tire. both tires have to be replaced and possibly one rim if it is bent. i would like…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.